Asha's Local Palate Marketplace Picks

October 08 2024, by Amber Chase

Our Charlotte newsletter contributor and fan of all things Southern food, Asha Ellison shares her favorite picks from the Local Palate Marketplace.

"I’ve been writing for The Local Palate for a couple of years and, every holiday season, as a token of appreciation, they’ve gifted me something wonderful from their diverse makers and artisans in The Local Palate Marketplace. Recently, I picked up some things of my own that I want to share with you.

From jams and jellies to cookbooks and other high-quality kitchen products, the Local Palate Marketplace offers the best from our neighbors. Here’s what I bought in my last order:"

🍿 Ella's Popcorn - Ella’s Popcorn from Raleigh, NC. The Popcorn Parma is wonderfully savory and the Dill-Licious has a subtle flavor and is an easy snack.

🥩 BlackJack Beef Jerky Sweet & Smoky - Real, marinated top round smoked over wood in Charleston, South Carolina. I had to pace myself!

🍘 Food For the Southern Soul's Charleston Favorites™ Charleston Benne Wafers. The cookie of the South! Benne, or sesame, was brought to the South by enslaved West Africans who turned it into something sweet.

🌶️ - Sobremesa - Roasted salsa verde from Charleston, SC to get excited about!

🍋- Southern Art Co.’s Lemon Pepper Citrus Seasoning and Original Southern Hot Sauce - bringing Korean heat and flavors to the table by way of Atlanta, Georgia!